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How far is Bedford, MA, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 4096 miles / 6592 kilometers / 3559 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Hanscom Field

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4096
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6592
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3559
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Distance from Akutan to Bedford

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Akutan to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4096.187 miles
  • 6592.174 kilometers
  • 3559.489 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4084.585 miles
  • 6573.502 kilometers
  • 3549.407 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Akutan to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Hanscom Field is 8 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Akutan to Bedford generates about 468 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 468 kilograms equals 1 033 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin Akutan Seaplane Base
City: Akutan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KQA
ICAO Code: KQA
Coordinates: 54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″W
Destination Hanscom Field
City: Bedford, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BED
ICAO Code: KBED
Coordinates: 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W